Flexible (remote possible within the U.S; must be able to work East Coast hours)

Staff/Consultant:

Staff

Position Summary:

The National Domestic Workers Alliance seeks an energetic, highly organized and self-directed Special Assistant to provide strategic, programmatic, administrative and logistical support for the Political Director. The Political Director manages major programmatic work for the Alliance, including our legislative, immigration, and civic engagement work. This includes moving forward state legislative campaigns, state and federal government relations, working with endorsed candidates, and other integrated civic engagement work. The Special Assistant will support the Political Director to achieve her strategic goals and objectives, including promoting timely, proactive and accurate communications about programs and services internally and externally. The Special Assistant is the first hire on a rapidly growing team, and will play a key role in helping shape team priorities and drive projects forward. This position will also aid in providing background research, documentation and internal content creation support to our civic engagement program.

Responsibilities:

Serve as owner of scheduling and administrative support for Political Director to maximize time management and ensure strategic priorities are consistently met in a complex campaign environment, including, but not limited to:

​Providing support in the form of background research, briefing memos, event management, reports for appearances and meetings

​Providing administrative support to Political Director, including expense reports, reimbursements and making travel arrangements; and

Responding to requests and inquiries from the public for both the Political Director and NDWA’s civic engagement work.

Act as a strategic advisor to the Political Director, when appropriate. Digest incoming information to extract key points, compile and analyze data, and communicate tradeoffs to assist with decision-making and prioritization.

Serve as day to day project manager on behalf of the Political Director for strategic initiatives, including state advocacy campaigns, civic engagement programs, and movement building work, including, but not limited to:

Willingness to work east coast hours, nights and weekends; and ability to do occasional travel

Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations;

Self motivated and a proven ability to work independently and in partnership with a highly motivated team in a rapidly growing organization;

Agreement and alignment with NDWA’s vision and values;

Understanding of issues facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and other communities of color; and

Grassroots organizing experience on a political or legislative campaign is preferred but not required.

Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people strongly urged to apply. Applications will only be accepted electronically. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to https://domesticworkers.bamboohr.com/jobs/. This position will remain open until filled.